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Network Security Courses

Network security courses can help you learn about firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption protocols. You can build skills in risk assessment, incident response, and vulnerability management. Many courses introduce tools like Wireshark for network analysis, Nessus for vulnerability scanning, and various security information and event management (SIEM) systems, showing how these skills are applied in practical work to protect networks from cyber threats.

Popular Network Security Courses and Certifications


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Getting Started with Data Visualization in R

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, R (Software), Data Import/Export, Data Visualization Software, R Programming, Tidyverse (R Package), Statistical Reporting, Data Manipulation, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, File Management, Software Installation

    4.7 stars, 313 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (313) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)

    Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Networking, Active Directory, Load Balancing, Cloud Management, Virtual Machines, Kubernetes, Network Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, User Provisioning, Network Troubleshooting, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Containerization, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, Cloud-Native Computing

    4.1 stars, 34 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.1 (34) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Generative AI in HR - Impact and Application of Gen AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, HR Tech, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Engagement, Human Resources, Human Resource Management, Generative AI, Data Ethics, People Analytics, Talent Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Human Resource Strategy, Recruitment, Trend Analysis, Employee Training, Employee Retention, Workforce Development, Workforce Planning, AI Security, Training Programs

    4.3 stars, 254 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (254) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Toronto

    Plant Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Network Analysis, Informatics, Data Visualization Software, Scientific Visualization, Network Model, Data Analysis Software, Data Mining, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Databases

    4.8 stars, 255 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (255) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Creating Dashboards and Storytelling with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Stakeholder Analysis, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Data Cleansing, Stakeholder Engagement, Storyboarding, Data Quality, Data Preprocessing

    4.6 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Advanced Ethical Hacking & Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cryptography, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Cyber Security Strategy, Cloud Infrastructure, Email Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Security Testing, Hardening, Cloud-Native Computing, Zero Trust Network Access, SQL

    4.7 stars, 52 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (52) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Cyber Threat Intelligence and Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Endpoint Detection and Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Testing, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Attacks, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Engineering, Patch Management, Network Security, Malware Protection, Continuous Monitoring, Digital Forensics, Risk Analysis

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Strategic Planning for Public and Nonprofit Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Plan Execution, Case Studies, Drive Engagement, Business Planning, Business Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Resource Allocation, Stakeholder Communications, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Non-Profit Accounting, Strategic Decision-Making, Conflict Management, Public Administration, Leadership Development, Stakeholder Analysis

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Infectious Disease Modelling

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Mathematical Modeling, Infection Control, Statistical Modeling, Simulations, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, R Programming, Public Health, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, R (Software), Model Optimization, Differential Equations, Data Modeling, Immunology, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution

    4.8 stars, 305 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (305) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Successful Career Development

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Mentorship, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Professionalism, People Development, Relationship Management, Habit Formation, Growth Mindedness, Adaptability, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness

    4.7 stars, 1.5K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The State University of New York

    Leadership for Public Health Crises

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Emergency Response, Conflict Management, Mediation, Leadership, Clinical Leadership, Mitigation, Interviewing Skills, Safety and Security, Intercultural Competence, Health Disparities, De-escalation Techniques, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Cultural Sensitivity, Risk Management, Communication, Social Determinants Of Health, Cultural Diversity, Community Health, Public Health

    4.7 stars, 299 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (299) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, OSI Models, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, General Networking, Local Area Networks, Cybersecurity, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Network Support, Information Systems Security, Software-Defined Networking, Network Administration, Network Planning And Design, Network Routing

    4.7 stars, 27 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (27) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular network security courses

  • Getting Started with Data Visualization in R: Johns Hopkins University
  • Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104): Packt
  • Generative AI in HR - Impact and Application of Gen AI: Board Infinity
  • Plant Bioinformatics: University of Toronto
  • Creating Dashboards and Storytelling with Tableau: University of California, Davis
  • Advanced Ethical Hacking & Cybersecurity: LearnKartS
  • Cyber Threat Intelligence and Incident Response: Edureka
  • Strategic Planning for Public and Nonprofit Organizations: John Wiley & Sons
  • Infectious Disease Modelling: Imperial College London
  • Successful Career Development: Kennesaw State University

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